Folcroft Police Officer Christopher Dorman, 25, was dispatched to a call of several people smoking narcotics behind an apartment complex at approximately 9:30 a.m. When he confronted the suspects he was shot multiple times.

Officer Dorman suffered injuries to his face, torso, and lower extremities. He was airlifted to a local hospital for treatment.

Several people have been taken into custody including the shooter, authorities believe.

Officer Dorman has been with the Folcroft Police Department for around a year.

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